Chicken and Waffles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
839 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast, Brunch
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Cuisine
American
Chicken and Waffles
Description
Starting with a marinade of buttermilk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, and paprika, the chicken thighs absorb flavor and tenderize over several hours. After marinating, the chicken is dredged in a flour mixture seasoned with similar spices and black pepper, ensuring a flavorful crust when fried. Deep frying in oil heated to 350°F crisps the exterior in about 10 minutes while keeping the meat juicy inside.
The dish is completed by serving the fried chicken on warm waffles with maple syrup and butter, offering a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. The classic pairing is well-known for combining textures and tastes in a satisfying balance.
Practical tips include cutting chicken thighs into smaller pieces for quicker cooking, monitoring oil temperature with a thermometer to prevent burning, and resting the fried chicken on paper towels to drain excess oil and redistribute juices for moistness. Using real maple syrup and optionally homemade honey butter enhances the flavor experience beyond store-bought syrups.
Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk whole
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder divided
- 2 teaspoons onion powder divided
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 4 chicken thigh boneless
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- vegetable oil for frying
- Waffles
- maple syrup to serve
- butter to serve, soften
Instructions
- In a large zip-top bag, combine the buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, hot sauce, and paprika. Add the chicken and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and pepper. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture and dredge in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere the flour. Set coated chicken aside.
- Heat 4 inches of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 350°F.
- Add the chicken pieces and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken and place on paper towels to drain.
- Serve on top of hot waffles with maple syrup and butter.
Notes
- Cut chicken thighs into smaller pieces if preferred; reduce frying time to 8-9 minutes accordingly.
- A Dutch oven is recommended for frying to maintain oil temperature stability and even cooking.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to keep oil around 350°F to avoid burning exterior before the interior cooks.
- Drain fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil and allow juices to redistribute for moist meat.
- Serve with real maple syrup and softened butter, or try homemade honey butter for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 839 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 839kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1667mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1203IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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